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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Benelli Leoncino 500

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Benelli Leoncino 500

Benelli Leoncino 500

Rs 2,100,000

dealer list price

  • 500 cc
  • 48 PS
  • ~22 km/l
  • 207 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R3
  2. Benelli Leoncino 5001
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • Lowest seatBenelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
Benelli Leoncino 50048 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Benelli Leoncino 50046 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Benelli Leoncino 500232 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Benelli Leoncino 500500 cc

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Benelli Leoncino 500207 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Benelli Leoncino 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RBenelli Leoncino 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 2,100,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average—~22 km/l
Petrol tank17 L13.5 L
On a full tank—~297 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc500 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm48 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm46 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne232 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm785 mm
Ground clearance135 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,460 mm
Colours—Black, Grey, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17
Suspension (front / back)—50 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Benelli Leoncino 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Benelli Leoncino 500?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Benelli Leoncino 500 makes 48 PS @ 8,500 rpm.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Benelli Leoncino 500: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Leoncino 500 if lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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